Overview
Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur' is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Tagetes, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, low maintenance, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur' is a bushy annual cultivar within the Tagetes genus, known for its upright growth and fragrant, pinnately divided foliage. This cultivar produces prominent, daisy-like flower heads during the summer and autumn months. It thrives best in full sun with well-drained, neutral loam soil and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, and coastal areas. 'Solar Sulphur' is deciduous and hardy to UK zone H2, making it a versatile choice for flower borders, containers, and cut flowers.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tagetes
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur'
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur'?
Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur' need?
Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur' hardy in the UK?
Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Tagetes patula 'Solar Sulphur'?
Seed.
More in the Tagetes genus
- Tagetesmarigold
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- Tagetes erecta 'Cheerleader Orange' (Cheerleader Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Discovery Yellow' (Discovery Series)
- Tagetes erecta 'Doubloon' (Gold Coins Series)
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